ACLA Home Page News Briefs: January 2012
The ACLA posts home page news briefs on Abortion-Life, Christian Free Speech and Marriage bills that are currently pending before the U.S. Congress and other important information about the ACLA for conservative Christians across the United States.

January 26, 2012 Blog Article Keep Your Eye On Political Ball: Watch The Republican Delegate Count. “Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:15-16 (NLT) Good advice from the Apostle Paul to adhere to when you consider who you will vote for in your upcoming caucus or primary... About The ACLA Contact The ACLA, Goals & Objectives, Mission Statement and Testimonials are featured on this web page. Heartbeat Informed Consent Act Support (H.R.3130). Why? Because this bill would ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and an opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion. In addition, the Congress confirms the following information in this bill as follows: (1) The presence of a heartbeat in a woman's unborn child will be a material consideration to many women contemplating abortion. (2) The presence of a heartbeat in a woman's unborn child is a developmental fact that illustrates to the woman that her baby is already alive. (3) On about the 21st or 22nd day after fertilization the heart of an unborn child begins to beat. Church Lobbyists Blog The ACLA will be posting relevant information every month on Abortion-Life, Christian Free Speech and Marriage bills that are currently pending before the 112th U.S. Congress on the Church Lobbyists Blog. In addition insightful commentary from ACLA President & Church Lobbyist Darrin Mitchell and feature upcoming ACLA newsletter articles as they are released on the ACLA's Church Lobbyists Blog. Parental Rights Amendment Support (H.J.Res.3). Why? This amendment to the Constitution of the United States would guarantee the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right and state that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating that its governmental interest as applied to the person is of the highest order and not otherwise served. In addition this amendment would declare that no treaty may be adopted nor shall any source of international law be employed to supersede, modify, interpret, or apply to the rights guaranteed by this amendment. Friends Of The ACLA The Friends of the ACLA is a donation program designated accept monthly or annual payments in any dollar amount from conservative Christian families, individuals, businesses, organizations and church congregations who desire to support the political lobbying work of the American Christian Lobbyists Association. We The People Act Support (H.R.958). Why? Because this bill would forbid all federal courts from hearing cases on abortion, same-sex unions, sexual practices, and establishment of religion, unless such a case were a challenge to the Constitutionality of federal law. Makes federal court decisions on those subjects nonbinding as precedent in state courts, and forbids federal courts from spending money to enforce their judgments. Join The ACLA To help you retain our conservative Christian & Church lobbying service the ACLA will give all members: One Free ACLA Letter Writing Lobbying Campaign Package to be used on any one pending Abortion-Life, Christian Free Speech or Marriage bill or resolution to help you to directly lobby your states elected officials in your U.S. Congressional district during the 12 months of your ACLA membership. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act Support (H.R.2299, S.1241). Why? Because these bills would amend the federal criminal code to prohibit transporting a minor child across a state line to obtain an abortion (deems such transporting to be a de facto abridgment of the right of a parent under any law in the minor’s state of residence that requires parental involvement in the minor’s abortion decision). Lobbying Fees & Campaigns If writing letters, making phone calls or personally meeting your states elected officials in the U.S. Congress isn't something you are comfortable with consider using the lobbying services of Christian & Church Lobbyist Darrin Mitchell of the ACLA. Darrin can play an important part in helping you plan and present a specific letter writing, telephone or direct meeting lobbying campaign on Abortion-Life, Christian Free Speech and/or Marriage bills or resolutions that are currently pending before the 112th U.S. Congress. Honor and Remember Flag Recognition Act Support (H.R.546) Why? Because this bill would designate the Honor and Remember Flag, created by Honor and Remember, Inc., as the official symbol of our country's concern and commitment to honoring and remembering all members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the line of duty. This bill will also provide the days of the year, and memorials and other locations, on or at which the Flag shall be displayed Lobbyist Darrin Mitchell Darrin is available to represent conservative Christian families, individuals, businesses, churches and organizations who would like to retain their own lobbyist to directly lobby their conservative Christian political opinions to their states elected officials in the U.S. Congress to counter organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (The ACLU) who primarily support secular political issues that most conservative Christians oppose. Uniting American Families Act Oppose (H.R.1537, H.R.1796, S.821). Why? Because the wording of these bills would permit permanent partners of United States citizens 18 years and older and lawful permanent residents from other countries to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the same manner as married spouses of citizens. Make Your Vote Count! To help politically active conservative Christians lobby from home, the American Christian Lobbyists Association (The ACLA) has outlined how you can stand up for your First Amendment rights by "Petitioning the Government for a redress of grievances" by following the 8 Important Steps From Voting To Directly Lobbying Your Elected Officials In The 112th U.S. Congress. Protect Life Act Support (H.R.358). Why? Because this bill would amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) to prohibit federal funds from being to used to cover any part of the costs of any health plan that includes coverage of abortion services. (Currently, federal funds cannot be used for abortion services and plans receiving federal funds must keep federal funds segregated from any funds for abortion services.) Pending Bills Congress Read and Review the most current Abortion-Life, Christian Free Speech, and Marriage bills and resolutions that are currently pending before the U.S. House of Representatives and/or U.S. Senate. Research The Issues After each federal election every two or four years there are changes in the balance of power in both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Your private vote in the voting booth is only the beginning of the democratic process. Now the real work begins because you are a constituent of your states elected officials whether you voted for them or not. To begin, click here to research pending bills, read The U.S. Constitution or what The Bible has to say on the issues of Abortion-Life, Christian Free Speech or Marriage. Church Plan Clarification Act of 2011 Support (S.143) Why? Because this pending bill would amend the Internal Revenue Code pension plan provisions to apply a special rule for determining the status of an employer participating in a church plan as a member of a controlled group of entities; and allow certain tax-free transfers to and mergers of church plans that are maintained by the same church or association of churches. Respect for Marriage Act Oppose (H.R.1116 & S.598). Why? Because these bills would amend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) to repeal a provision that prohibited a state, territory, possession, or Indian tribe from being required to recognize any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any other state, territory, possession, or tribe respecting a same sex marriage. Town Hall Meetings The ACLA will be scheduling ACLA Town Hall Meetings to invite politically active conservative Christian leaders to attend "Recall & Repeal: The ACLA's Make Your Vote Count In 2012 Tour" that will be scheduled in U.S. Congressional Districts between January and November of 2012. Dates and locations will be posted here as each ACLA Town Hall Meeting event is scheduled and confirmed. Visit www.darrinmitchell.com Use this link to visit the website of Christian & Church Lobbyist Darrin Mitchell. Darrin is the President and Chief Lobbyist of the American Christian Lobbyists Association (The ACLA) and he is available to help politically active conservative Christians who would like to retain their own lobbyist to teach them or to directly represent their conservative views through letter writing and/or by telephone to their elect officials in the 112th U.S. Congress to help counter organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union (The ACLU) who primarily support secular political issues that most conservative Christians oppose. To learn more visit www.darrinmitchell.com today! Will You Help Us? This page is under construction. Please come back and visit soon.